The ketubah is one of the oldest and most central elements of a Jewish wedding: a contract between the bride and groom outlining their respective rights and obligations. The ketubah text is read aloud during the wedding and the ketubah is traditionally the first decoration hung on the wall of the newlyweds' home.

In ancient times, Jewish women were considered the property of their husbands. In order to grant women some level of protection in marriage, the ketubah was introduced during the Babylonian Exile. This legal contract defined the bride's rights and the groom's duties, and it stipulated the amount the groom would provide after divorce or death.

Though the ketubah underwent changes after its inception, a standardized text was agreed upon in the Middle Ages and has not been substantially altered since. The Conservative movement recently added a clause in which the couple agrees to seek a religious bill of divorce (called a get) should the marriage be dissolved by civil courts.

Most Orthodox and Conservative Jews have largely maintained the standardized ketubah text. On the other hand, Reform, interfaith, and gay couples often add paragraphs of their own, and in some cases completely rewrite the text, to reflect their feelings for one another. The document then becomes more a symbol of loyalty than a formal legal contract.

Domenica draws all versions of the ketubah, ranging from the traditional Aramaic/orthodox to the interfaith text. Custom pieces can be made with your choice of borders and calligraphy. All Hebrew calligraphy is approved by a rabbi prior to the completion of any final draft.